Idea Exchange: June 12

This full day event will host speakers of diverse skills, bringing expertise in the fields of organizational leadership, social media, fundraising, marketing and branding, and much more. 8:00: Registration8:30: Opening KeynoteJeff Melanson, President and CEO, Toronto Symphony Orchestra (former President, the Banff Centre) 10:00 - 10:45 Focus on maximizing your current relationships and fostering new audience, donors, and partners with Brian Thompson Co-Artistic Director of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades Sean Devine leads you through a session on grant writing tips and tricks 11:00 - 11:45Ian Capstick navigates the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Communications Ryan’s Well Foundation’s new Executive Director and Carleton University Professor for special topics in Public Affairs and Policy Management, NGO Management, Non-Profit Leadership and Governance, Dr. Orlaith McCaulconducts a session on roles of the board 12:00: Lunch by Spread Delivers Update on Ottawa’s Renewed Action Plan for Arts, Heritage and Culture – Catherine Shepertycki, Coordinator, Cultural Development and Initiatives, City of Ottawa and Dr. Lilly Koltun, Chair, Culture Plan Renewal Steering Committee, City of Ottawa 1:30 - 2:15 Dynamic dialogue on  organizational change management with Julie Westeinde, transformation coach and founding partner of Breakthrough Learning, and Alexandra Badzak, Director and CEO, Ottawa Art Gallery Toronto-based marketing guru Josh Greenhut discusses branding yourself and your organization 2:30 - 3:15 Panel on Philanthropy with community leader Barbara McInnes, former President and CEO, Community Foundation of Ottawa; TELUS Foundation’s National Director of Affairs Shannon Gorman; and moderated by Chavender Fundraising’s Jenny Mitchell3:30: Closing Conversation with Heather Moore4:00: Wine and Cheese Reception For more information or to register click here  >>